After a decade-long hiatus, the politically charged, socially conscious collective My Ruin are back with their eleventh studio album, Declaration of Resistance. Fusing classic metal, hardcore, punk, doom, rap-rock, and spoken-word ferocity, they are kicking and screaming into 2026! Although the years seem to have melted away far too quickly, there is a familiarity in … Continue reading Album Review: My Ruin – Declaration Of Resistance
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Album Review: Alter Bridge – Alter Bridge
It’s a strange proposition to be listening to a new Alter Bridge album at the top of the year with a tour to follow in March. Traditionally, we’ve had an album in Autumn with the subsequent tour at some point before Christmas. But then again, it’s a strange proposition for album eight to be your … Continue reading Album Review: Alter Bridge – Alter Bridge
Album Review: Kreator – Krushers of the World
With the release of Krushers Of The World, Kreator once again asserts their dominance in the thrash metal landscape. This latest album marks a significant milestone in the band’s storied career, showcasing both their enduring vitality and their willingness to evolve within the genre. For metal fans and critics alike, Krushers Of The World invites … Continue reading Album Review: Kreator – Krushers of the World
Album Review: The Hyena Kill – Collapse
"...I knew I’d sacrificed a part of my soul and left it buried within these songs.” It’s a haunting and raw admission from The Hyena Kill’s Steven Dobb on their new album, Collapse. Yet, in a single listen, you can hear it. There’s no sense of hyperbole. Their previous album, A Disconnect, released at the … Continue reading Album Review: The Hyena Kill – Collapse
Album Review: Spanish Love Songs – A Brief Intermission in the Flattening of Time
Californian indie-punk quintet Spanish Love Songs’ new EP A Brief Intermission in the Flattening of Time is their first release in over two years (since 2023’s No Joy, and they did drop a nice Blink-182 cover we featured in 2021!), and is the perfect comforting collection of tracks to ease us into the colder months. … Continue reading Album Review: Spanish Love Songs – A Brief Intermission in the Flattening of Time
Album Reviewer: Eld Varg – Destroyer
I'm rattling this quick review off the day before Destroyer is out as you need to know about it! Seven tracks of new wave heavy metal - isn't that what we all need on a Friday? Amongst the band's influences are Iron Maiden, and you can hear this the moment that "Achamán" kicks in, as Micah … Continue reading Album Reviewer: Eld Varg – Destroyer